About the Book

Taking a stand over the gender-issue divide

Author and New Testament scholar Michael Bird was formerly in favor of distinct gender roles in ministry, a viewpoint commonly called “complementarianism.” But inconsistencies in practice and careful biblical study convinced him to rethink his position.

Originally published as a short ebook,Bourgeois Babes, Bossy Wives, and Bobby Haircuts offersan engaging, incisive perspective on biblical gender equality and the egalitarian view—a preference for allowing women to hold teaching and leadership positions in ministry.

While Bird is now egalitarian, he nevertheless strikes a respectful tone toward those in his previous camp, seeking to craft a perspective that both values women and upholds biblical differences between the sexes. Humorous and hard-hitting, Bird will challenge readers on both sides of the gender-issue divide.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780310519263

ISBN 10: 0310519268

Imprint: Zondervan

On Sale: 2014-05-27

Pages: 64

List Price: $7.99

Publisher: Zondervan

Series: Fresh Perspectives on Women in Ministry

Publication Date: 2014-05-27

Trim Size: 127.000mm x 181.000mm x 6.000mm

Weight: 63.000gr

Category 1 : RELIGION / Christian Church / Leadership

Category 2 : RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General

Michael F. Bird

Biography

Michael F. Bird is Academic Dean and lecturer in theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of Jesus and the Origins of the Gentile Mission, The Saving Righteousness of God, Evangelical Theology, Romans (Story of God Bible Commentary Series), The Gospel of the Lord: How the Early Church Wrote the Story of Jesus, and editor of The Apostle Paul: Four Views. He also runs a popular theological studies blog called “Euangelion” and can be followed on twitter @mbird12.